Think barbell back squats are the only way to grow a mammoth lower body? Guess again. While powerlifters swear by this powerful compound move, it's not exactly the be-all, end-all for growing leg ...

Leg day is a staple in any well-rounded workout routine. And while many people make it a priority for a peachier backside or toned calves, strong legs are essential for reasons beyond aesthetics. In ...

Calisthenics squats, lunges and jumps are always a classic go-to exercise combination when you have no equipment and it is a training day that you do not want to skip: leg day. You can get creative ...

There are many ways to combine leg exercises with cardio options. This is a classic method for working the legs, glutes and hips, along with cardio events between resistance training. If you wish, you ...

The muscles in your lower body play a key role in supporting athleticism and everyday activities, so it’s important to train your legs directly to build strength, stability, and overall function.

From Pilates to plyometrics, these short-and-sweet leg workout videos will change the way you feel about leg day. What’s more, if you are pushing your leg muscles, your “time under tension” (or the ...

Let’s talk legs: They contain some of the most powerful muscles in the body (including those large muscles in your caboose called the glutes) and keeping them strong and limber is crucial for helping ...

Runners often assume that “running builds strong legs,” but a better way to think about this is: “Running requires strong legs.” How to use this list: Perform 6 to 8 reps of each exercise (per side ...

Amber Sayer is a fitness, nutrition, and wellness writer and editor. She holds a master’s degree in exercise science and a master’s degree in prosthetics and orthotics. She is a NCSA-certified ...

An active lifestyle with regular exercise is still easily achievable for those in their 60s and beyond. Maintaining strong muscles has everyday benefits such as improving balance, reducing falls, ...

Kettlebell leg exercises can be just the thing you need, if you're getting tired of the same old lower body reps. Though the kettlebell is best known for its explosive moves (see: the KB swing), these ...

Back pain can make you nervous about tying your shoes, let alone working out. However, while resting a painful back may help for a time, often getting back in the gym and moving makes it feel better, ...